Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of children's rights not just as a job but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
Nepal faces significant recurrent risks from multiple hazards such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, fires, and landslides. UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Nepal, actively supports emergency preparedness, response, and resilience-building initiatives to mitigate disaster risks and safeguard vulnerable populations. The organization collaborates with federal, provincial, and local governments to enhance risk-informed planning and improve the efficacy of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness and response (EPR) systems. Effective coordination, robust information management, diligent monitoring, clear reporting, and active stakeholder engagement are crucial for ensuring high-quality program implementation and accountability across all governmental tiers. This consultancy aims to bolster the implementation of ongoing DRR and EPR initiatives, including the Strengthening Urban Preparedness, Earthquake Preparedness and Response (SUPER) Project and Anticipatory Action (AA) interventions.
Responsibilities
The Disaster Risk Management Consultant will provide essential technical and coordination support to enhance the planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management of UNICEF-supported DRR and EPR programs. This role is pivotal in improving program quality, facilitating evidence-based decision-making, ensuring accountability, and strengthening institutional capacity for disaster preparedness and response at federal, provincial, and local levels. The consultant will foster collaboration with government counterparts, consortium partners, private sector entities, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to champion integrated, multi-sectoral approaches. This will support the timely achievement of program objectives and meet donor commitments. Key responsibilities include strengthening coordination with government bodies at all levels, providing technical and coordination support for program implementation and monitoring, facilitating engagement with various partners to promote integrated approaches, coordinating with UNICEF sections and field offices for program coherence and knowledge sharing, leading information management and progress tracking processes, and supporting the documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in disaster risk management, emergency preparedness and response, or a related field. Experience working with government counterparts and international organizations is desirable. Experience in Nepal is an asset.
Skills
Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Coordination and Collaboration, Information Management, Monitoring and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Programme Implementation, Knowledge Management, Technical Support, Capacity Building, Risk Analysis, Project Management